Lovely Outdoor Events

Lovely Outdoor Events

Shakespeare at Stubbings 9th to 13th June 2020

In the interests of all it has been decided to postpone the 2020 performances of Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew to June 2021.

William Shakespeare's ‘The Taming Of The Shrew’

"If I be waspish, best beware my sting"

Stubbings are very pleased to be welcoming back The Garden Players in June 2021 for five open air performances of Shakespeare's masterpiece, directed by Jennamarie Smith.

Following acclaimed performances in 2013, 2014 and 2015, and five completely sold out performances of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' in 2017 and 'The Tempest' in 2019, The Garden Players return in 2020 with an exciting new production of one of Shakespeare's finest plays.

Baptista, a Paduan gentleman, has two daughters, Katharine and Bianca. Bianca is beautiful and sweet tempered and several suitors seek her hand in marriage. Baptista, however, insists that Katharine, just as beautiful but sharp-tongued and rebellious, must be married first. The only man willing to court her is the equally feisty Petruchio, a stranger from Verona in search of a rich wife.

'Funny and poignant … perfect for a warm, summer’s evening.'

This charity event will be sponsored by Grundon the UK's leading family-owned supplier of waste management, environmental and recycling solutions, Norman & Frances Grundon and Stuart & Trish Fletcher. All proceeds will go to the national charity, Child Bereavement UK based in Saunderton, High Wycombe.

Quotes from previous reviews...

“STARTING in 2008 the Garden Players’ productions have become a much anticipated annual event in the area, so it was with great excitement that I looked forward to their latest performance. While the setting was stunning, and a star in itself, the cast really shone.”

Beaconsfield Advertiser

“THE Garden Players reignited my love for William Shakespeare - it was a real pleasure to see one of his best plays performed by such a competent cast.”

Bucks Free Press

This event will be held within the private grounds of the main house. The performance is in the open air with the audience area under cover in raised seating.

A licensed bar will be available.

Times:

The gate to the lawns will open from 5.30pm for picnicking, with the play commencing at 7.30pm. There will be a 20 minute interval on each night.

1. Tickets for The Taming of the Shrew Performance:

£20.00 per person. (Concession available (£16.00) for the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday performances only, available to senior citizens, students and children under 16 years old.)

2. Dine with Us (available T/B/C)

Enjoy a three course meal (including tea/coffee) at £28.95 per person.

Dine with Us ticket holders will have their auditorium seats pre-served for convenience.

Starter and main course will be served in the Café at 6pm with dessert and tea/coffee served (weather permitting) on the terrace of the main house during the interval.

2021 MENU tbc

This was the menu for the 2019 season...

Ticket holders will be contacted in advance of the event to select their starters and main courses...

Alcohol and soft drinks will be available to purchase with your meal from the Café counter.

All tickets available online only

TICKETING OFFLINE

1. Tickets for The Taming of the Shrew Performance:

£20.00 per person. (Concession available (£16.00) for the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday performances only, available to senior citizens, students and children under 16 years old.)

2. Dine with Us (available T/B/C)

£28.95 per person - select this option for a lovely meal in the Cafe before the performance. (Minimum of 2 persons per booking.)

Please Note - when booking please ensure you select both 'Performance' tickets and 'Dine with Us' tickets. The 'Dine with Us' price does not include a ticket to the performance. Due to limited seating we are unable to accommodate ticket holders within the Cafe that have not purchased a 'Dine with Us' ticket.

BOOKING OFFLINE

If you purchase Dine with Us tickets we will contact you well in advance of the event to take your food order. For more information or queries please telephone 01628 820140 during normal office hours (Mon-Fri).